Wednesday, January 23
All school transportation is cancelled today due to the possibility of inclement weather.
This is a third opportunity to complete culminating projects and prepare for exams! Several of our teachers have course and exam review material posted online. Check out the new exam schedule posted on our home page. Exams will begin on Monday, January 28.
Today’s EQAO test in mathematics for grade nine students has been rescheduled to Thursday.
Tuesday, January 22
All school transportation is cancelled today due to extreme weather conditions.
This is a second opportunity to complete culminating projects and prepare for exams! Several of our teachers have course and exam review material posted online.
Today’s EQAO test in mathematics for grade nine students has been rescheduled for tomorrow.
Monday, January 21
All school transportation is cancelled today due to extreme weather conditions.
Take this opportunity to complete culminating projects and prepare for exams!
Friday, January 18
A big thank you to all students, staff members and community members for supporting our Semester One “Arts and Technology Showcase”. It was in impressive showcase of talent in a variety of disciplines.
White Pine Readers – we are meeting at lunch today! Bring your lunch as well as your thoughts about the book that you are reading.
“Hat day” is today in support of First Step Options for a $1.00 donation. If you didn’t get your stamp, no worries, an Ancora member will be around during Period 1.
Winterfest – period one teachers, please continue to send down your collected Winterfest forms and fees at the beginning of period one. Bishop students, please decide this weekend what you would like to do for Winterfest and bring in your forms next week. The deadline is Thursday. A decision will be made when the forms have been counted.
Dr. G. would like to meet with all Concert Band musicians who performed last evening at 11:00 today. This is a brief, but important meeting
Alpine and Snowboard Race Team members – don’t forget to bring your signed Appendix 1d forms to Ms. Cotnam.
Thursday, January 17
White Pine Reading Club – our next meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, at lunch, in the Library Conference Room. See you there!
University Enrichment Mini Course Program – important university enrichment registration meeting in the Library Conference Room, at the beginning of lunch today for Trent Campbell, Tarynn Kearney, and Isabella Yeremiy.
There will be a hat day tomorrow in support of First Step Options for a $1.00 donation. See you at the bus loading zone in the morning.
Are you looking for volunteer hours? On January 26th and January 27th, there is a midget hockey tournament in Pembroke and they are looking for volunteers. Come to student services for more information.
Senior Boys Basketball – the senior boys lost a close one last night to Mackenzie. They put together a massive comeback but fell short 70-66. Great effort boys! The seniors finish third in the league and await playoffs. Our next tournament will be held on Friday, February 1 and Saturday, February 2.
Winterfest – all period one teachers are asked to send down any forms and fees in their class envelope to the attendance desk at the main office. There are extra forms on the ledge at the SAC for any students with a Period One spare or morning co-op. For those students going to Xtreme Trampoline – please make sure your parents’ date of birth is included in the top section of the waiver form. Let’s make Winterfest a go for all students this year.
Alpine and Snowboard Race Team members – don’t forget to bring your signed Appendix 1d forms to Ms. Cotnam. If you missed yesterday’s meeting, please see Ms. Cotnam as soon as possible to pick-up this form.
Congratulations to the varsity girls hockey team for winning their 3 games yesterday in Renfrew. The team finished the regular season with 9 wins and no losses. They will now move on to the Final Four tournament in February.
Ms. Cotnam’s grade 9 phys. ed. class is to report to the health room today and tomorrow.
Concert Band – our last rehearsal before tonight’s concert is today at 11:00.
Wednesday, January 16
White Pine – our White Pine Club members will be meeting this Friday. We are looking forward to seeing everyone!
There will be a hat day on Friday, in support of First Step Options, for a $1.00 donation. Get your favourite hat ready!
Inviting everyone to our Art and Technology Showcase tomorrow evening. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of art, drama and music.
University Enrichment Mini Course Program – the following students have an important meeting with Ms. Jalette in the Library Conference Room, at the beginning of lunch, tomorrow: Trent Campbell, Tarynn Kearney and Isabella Yeremiy.
Winterfest – all period one teachers are asked to send down any forms and fees in their class envelope to the attendance desk at the main office. There are extra forms on the ledge at the SAC for any students with a Period One spare or morning co-op. For those students going to Xtreme Trampoline – please make sure your parents’ date of birth is included in the top section of the waiver form. Let’s make Winterfest a go for all students this year.
Junior boys basketball – last night the junior boys basketball team played their final game of the season. A must win situation to make the playoffs, the boys came out apprehensively but eventually found their stride and cruised to a 66-35 win over Fellowes. An excellent game by all. Joel Adlam had a season high 22 points and Connor Reilly actually made a 3 point shot.
Senior Boys Basketball – the senior boys had their hands full with a solid Fellowes team last evening. They put up a good battle, but lost 68-45. Cheer them on tonight in the main gym as they take on Mackenzie in their last regular season game for possession of second place in the league.
Alpine and Snowboard Race Team members – don’t forget to bring your signed Appendix 1d forms to Ms. Cotnam. If you missed yesterday’s meeting, please see Ms. Cotnam as soon as possible to pick-up this form.
Get help with your homework today after school, in room 102, from 2:30 to 3:30.
Ms. Cotnam’s grade 9 phys. ed. class is to report to the main gym for class.
Junior Girls Volleyball – practice today, after school, in the East Gym.
Jazz band – see you for rehearsal, today, at 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, January 15
University Enrichment Mini Course “Interest to Participate” forms must be submitted to Ms. Jalette in the library by today!
Winterfest – all period one teachers are asked to send down any forms and fees in their class envelope to the attendance desk at the main office. There are extra forms on the ledge at the SAC for any students with a Period One spare or morning co-op.
Score keepers – a reminder of the boys basketball home games this week – today and tomorrow after school. Please see Ms. Cotnam if you cannot be there.
Junior Girls Volleyball – practice today, after school, in the East Gym. Thursday’s game in Barry’s Bay has been moved to Thursday, February 7.
Alpine and Snowboard Race Teams – a reminder of our meetings today. Alpine team members in Mr. Solar’s room, room 114, and snowboarders in Mr. Bennett’s room, the art room, at 11:05 today. Don’t forget to bring your signed Appendix 1d. form to the meeting.
Yesterday, the Bishop Varsity Boys Hockey team travelled to Arnprior for a couple of back to back games. They extended their undefeated season with a 5-1 win over Opeongo, and a 6-3 win over R.C.I. Well done boys! We’re back at it after exams.
There will be a hat day on Friday, in support of First Step Options, for a $1.00 donation. Get your favourite hat ready!
It’s “Canadian Day” at Bishop on Wednesday. Show your school and Canadian spirit by dressing in your best Canadian attire.
There will be a Dominican Republic Experience team meeting today, at lunch, in the HILA room. All must attend.
Junior Boys Basketball – there is an important meeting and shooting practice today, in the main gym, at lunch.
There is a meeting of the ABC today, at the start of lunch, in the Breakfast room. All are welcome.
Ms. Cotnam’s grade 9 phys. ed. class is to report to the health room today for class.
Concert Band – we rehearse today at 11:00.
Monday, January 14
University Enrichment Mini Course “Interest to Participate” forms must be submitted to Ms. Jalette in the library by the end of the day tomorrow!
It’s “Canadian Day” at Bishop on Wednesday. Show your school and Canadian spirit by dressing in your best Canadian attire.
Winterfest – it’s been five years since Bishop Smith has had Winterfest. Don’t delay, get your forms and fees in by next Thursday. All period one teachers are asked to send down any forms and fees in their class envelope to the attendance desk at the main office.
Junior Boys Basketball- a reminder of the practice tonight in the main gym in preparation for our game against Fellowes tomorrow.
Junior Girls Volleyball – practices will be on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, after school, in the East Gym. Thursday’s game in Barry’s Bay has been moved to Thursday, February 7.
Period 1 teachers – please release the boys varsity hockey players from Period 1, at 9:35, to board the bus for their games today. Thank you!
Score keepers – a reminder of the boys basketball home games this week – Tuesday and Wednesday after school.
There will be a hat day on Friday in support of First Step Options for a $1.00 donation.
Ms. Cotnam’s grade 9 phys. ed. class is to report to the main gym for class today.
Jazz Band – we rehearse today at 11:00. See you there!
Friday, January 11
Red Maple and White Pine – a couple of new titles have arrived. Red Maple and White Pine readers are encouraged to check out a new title for the weekend!
Enrichment Mini Course Program – if you missed yesterday’s luncheon meeting, today is the last day to express interest in attending the high school programs offered at Carleton or the University of Ottawa. See Ms. Jalette for an “Interest to Participate” form before the end of the day. These forms must be returned to Ms. Jalette by Tuesday, January 15.
A reminder to all alpine and snowboard team members of our training session on Monday at Calabogie Peaks. Please be at Bishop by 7:00 a.m. as the bus will be departing at 7:15 a.m. Dress for the weather and pack your lunch. Our approximate return time is 5:00 p.m. Don’t forget to pay your training fee on-line.
Would the following alpine and snowboard racers please stop by the SAC, at the beginning of lunch, regarding your forms: Brooklyn Mulvihill, Cammy Robidoux, Cameron Tackney, Graham Michaud, Catherine Brennan and Ayden Hawthorne.
Bingo Buy-Out is today during Period 2. All participants are asked to report directly to the cafeteria. Do not go to your period 2 class. Don’t worry if you’ve misplaced your ticket, we have your name on a master list.
Junior Girls Volleyball – congratulations to the team who defeated Mackenzie last night in three straight sets. The girls have improved their record to 6 and 0. Practice next week on Tuesday and Wednesday after school in the East Gym both nights.
Winterfest – all period one teachers are asked to distribute Winterfest permission forms today during class. What is Winterfest you may ask? It is a school-wide winter carnival which is scheduled for Thursday, February 21. You could spend the day with your friends skiing, snowboarding or tubing at Mount Pakenham, you could go to Xtreme Trampoline, skating on the Rideau Canal, go to IMAX and watch a movie, play hockey, go ice fishing, or go to an escape room and try aerial yoga. Talk it over with your friends and decide what you want to do. The deadline to return all forms and fees is Thursday, January 24. A decision will be made on that day if there are enough forms returned to make Winterfest a go.
Senior Boys Basketball – last night your senior Crusaders played one of their best games of the season defeating RCI 67-41. The boys played great defence and a well balanced offense saw everyone making the score sheet. Congratulations and good luck next week as they take on the Falcons on Tuesday. Mr. Plazek would like to give a shout out to the Junior boys who cheered the seniors on to victory.
Senior Girls Volleyball Team update – the team lost a heart-breaker on Tuesday night in five extremely close sets against St. Joseph’s High School. But, the girls bounced back last night with a victory over Mackenzie in three straight sets. Congratulations girls! Next practice is Monday after school.
Reindeer Hunt – today is the final round! Would all participants please come to the front foyer after morning announcements.
Thursday, January 10
Enrichment Mini Course Program – are you interested in learning a new language? Courses in German, Mandarin and Spanish are being offered at Carleton University and/or the University of Ottawa. Aside from language courses, civil engineering, criminology, computer science, geology and microbiology courses are also available. If interested, attend today’s information meeting, at the beginning of lunch, in the Library Conference Room.
A reminder to all alpine and snowboard team members of our training session on Monday at Calabogie Peaks. Please be at Bishop by 7:00 a.m. as the bus will be departing at 7:15 a.m. Dress for the weather and pack your lunch. Our approximate return time is 5:00 p.m. Don’t forget to pay your training fee on-line.
Bingo Buy-Out is tomorrow during Period 2. All participants are asked to report directly to the cafeteria. Do not go to your period 2 class. Don’t worry if you’ve misplaced your ticket, we have your name on a master list. We can still accept more participants in Bingo. Permission forms are available outside the SAC. If you have your Period 2 teacher’s permission to participate, the SAC will be open on Friday morning to submit your permission form and $5.00. Snacks and hot chocolate will be available as well as the opportunity to win some great prizes.
Junior boys basketball – on Tuesday the junior boys basketball team travelled to Arnprior . The boys started out strongly and held onto a lead the entire game. Great defensive effort’s by the entire team. Your Crusaders ended up with a 49-32 victory. Bus leaves for Renfrew at 1:30.
Junior Girls Volleyball – teachers – please excuse the team today at 1:45 for their game against Mackenzie. There will be a serving practice today in the main gym at lunch from 11:05 -11:30 in preparation for today’s game.
Please excuse the senior girls volleyball team at 12:15 today in order to prepare for their home game against Mackenzie. Good luck girls!
Would all SAC Executive members please meet in the SAC today, at lunch, to prepare the Winterfest envelopes.
Homework help has been moved from tonight after school to today, at lunch, in room 102. See you there!
It’s Pajama Day tomorrow – come to school in comfort to play Bingo and watch the assembly.
Concert Band – we rehearse today at 11:00. See you there!
Wednesday, January 9
Enrichment Mini Course Program – would you like to take a course in bioengineering, coding, creative writing, cryptography, forensic science, nanotechnology, genetics, theatre or robotics? These unique courses are being offered at Carleton University or the University of Ottawa. If you are interested, you must attend an important information meeting in the Library Conf. Room, tomorrow, at lunch.
There will be no Ancora meeting today at lunch. Our next meeting will be in February. A reminder, however, that there will be a hat day next Friday in support of First Step Options.
Senior Boys Basketball – last evening your senior crusaders played a big and physical Arnprior team on the road. The boys ran their plays, boxed out and rebounded well, and simply outworked their opponents for the win 49-38. Great effort and victory boys. Practice tonight to get ready for RCI on Thursday.
Graduating students – we’ve heard there may be some of you who failed to send in your grad write up forms due to email difficulty or a send button issue. We have paper copies available in Student Services. Grad write-ups are to be returned to Student Services by Friday, January 11.
Girls Hockey – there is a meeting today in Madame Spencer’s room to discuss the games next week. Please arrive promptly at the beginning of lunch.
Jazz Band – we rehearse today at 11:00. See you then!
Tuesday, January 8
Enrichment Mini Course Program – if you are an academic student in grade 9, 10 or 11, you can apply to attend a one-week enrichment program at Carleton University or the University of Ottawa. Click here to learn more. All interested students must attend an important information meeting, on Thursday, at lunch.
Library – students are encouraged to drop in to the library to check out one of the new books shelved over the Christmas holidays!
Red Maple and White Pine – a reminder to all of our Red Maple and White Pine readers to exchange your books sometime this week.
A reminder to all alpine and snowboard team members that all signed forms are now due to Ms. Cotnam. There will be an important meeting tomorrow, at 11:05, in room 114 (Mr. Solar’s room) to discuss next week’s training session. If you’re not at this meeting and you have not submitted your race forms, we will assume that you are no longer interested in racing this year.
Bingo Buy-Out – due to the “inclement weather day” prior to the Christmas holidays, our annual Bingo Buy-Out will be held this Friday, during Period 2, in the cafeteria. Any student with a signed permission form and their $5.00 may come to the SAC at lunch to purchase a ticket as we still have a few more spots available.
Girls Volleyball – there will be a serving practice today at lunch in the main gym in preparation for our home game today. Seniors first followed by the juniors.
Senior girls volleyball team may be dismissed today, at 2:15, in order to prepare for our home game against St. Joe’s.
Concert Band – our Arts and Technology Showcase is coming up very soon. We rehearse today at 11:00. See you there!
Girls Hockey – there will be a brief meeting in Madame Spencer’s room tomorrow at lunch.
Monday, January 7
Happy New Year!
A big thank-you to all Week One Period 4 classes for supporting our Holiday Food Drive. You filled 10 boxes that were delivered to the Food Bank before the holidays.
A reminder to all alpine and snowboard team members that all signed forms are now due to Ms. Cotnam. There will be an important meeting this Wednesday, at 11:05, in room 114 (Mr. Solar’s room) to discuss next week’s training session. If you’re not at this meeting and you have not submitted your race forms, we will assume that you are no longer interested in racing this year.
Bingo Buy-Out – due to the “inclement weather day” prior to the Christmas holidays, our annual Bingo Buy-Out will be held this Friday, during Period 2, in the cafeteria. Any student with a signed permission form and their $5.00 may come to the SAC at lunch to purchase a ticket as we still have a few more spots available.
Congratulations goes out to the staff on their 30-20 victory over the junior boys basketball team in their game before the Christmas holidays. Although the staff only had 7 players, including alumni Michael Plazek, the staff took an early lead led by Mr. O’Connor and never looked back. Great game boys! Thanks for taking it easy on us.
Congratulations to our varsity boys’ hockey team who defeated the OPP 6-3 in our 2nd annual Bishop Smith vs. the OPP hockey game. A big thank-you to Sierra Levesque who opened the game by singing our national anthem. Well done, Sierra! And, thank you to Mr. David and alumni Cameron Farrell for refereeing the game.
Score keepers – a reminder of the girls’ volleyball games this week on Tuesday starting at 3:00 p.m. and on Thursday starting at 1:00 p.m. Please see Ms. Cotnam sometime today if you are unable to make it.
A reminder to Ms. Cotnam’s grade 9 phys. ed. class that we have health this week. Please report to the health room, room 148, with your health binders, a pen and highlighter.
Junior and senior Girls Volleyball – practice today after school, in the main gym, in preparation for games on Tuesday and Thursday this week.
Graduating Students – a reminder that your grad write up’s are due at the end of today. See your school email for details.
Student Council – there is a meeting today, at lunch, in the Student Council room.